African ministers convene in Zambia to tackle labour informality
Stories & Blogs ILOFeb 11, 2025(News )The 51st African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council Meeting for Ministers Responsible for Labour/ Employment/ Manpower issues in Africa and High-Level Symposium on ‘Innovative approaches to tackling informality and promoting t
Silencing the Guns through STEM Education Investment in Africa
Stories & Blogs OSAAOct 08, 2024(News )Africa is experiencing population growth, with “youth bulges” that can become a demographic dividend contributing to the continent’s growth or a “demographic threat” that could stress the job market and fuel instability.
Why social protection is essential to shielding the world’s most vulnerable from the impacts of the climate crisis
Stories & Blogs ILOOct 03, 2024(Article )The ILO brings together thought leaders and experts to discuss the findings of its social protection report, focusing on the structural inequalities that permeate the climate crisis, and the role of social protection.
Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
Stories & Blogs ILOAug 12, 2024(News )Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
Mind the Gap: Bridging the AI divide will ensure an equitable future for all
Stories & Blogs ILOAug 07, 2024(News )In a joint report, the ILO and the UN Office of the Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology warn that without international action, the AI revolution could widen the gap between high and low-income countries.
Cholera resilience: Stories from Eastern and Southern Africa
Stories & Blogs OCHAApr 07, 2024(News )From Zambia to Somalia and Sudan, communities are grappling with cholera outbreaks, fighting against the odds to protect their loved ones.
Cameroon: Crisis causes health-care challenges
Stories & Blogs OCHAApr 01, 2024(News )More than 210 health facilities are no longer functional because of destruction or abandonment by health personnel.
Harnessing Domestic Resources for Digital and Economic Transformation in Africa
Stories & Blogs OSAAMar 13, 2024(News )In today's global development landscape, the intertwined nature of economic and digital transformations presents an unparalleled opportunity for Africa.
UN deputy relief chief warns that human progress is impossible unless silencing of women ends
Stories & Blogs OCHAMar 12, 2024(Speech )Remarks by Assistant-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Joyce Msuya
Leaders at the UN General Assembly pledge to reduce the gender pay gap.
Stories & Blogs ILOSep 18, 2023(News )These commitments are expected to provide momentum in addressing the significant pay disparities between men and women, with initiatives ranging from funding apprenticeship programs to expanding pay transparency efforts.